As adults, we are on “play” mode all day because of our stressful and fast paced lives and at night when we want to go into “stop” mode and unwind, that tiny switch in our heads just doesn’t seem to work. We have all experienced this in varying degrees. However, it’s just a matter of knowing how to get your mind body and bedroom ready for sleep. These are the some very easy ways to help you fall asleep.
Get the bedroom ready
Some people can even fall asleep on a rock with mosquitoes buzzing around them but most of us can’t. We should the most important factor is the temperature of the room. It should not be too warm or too chilly. Aim for about 24C. Install a fan in your room. The cool breeze and the white noise are sleeping inducing. Invest in a big inviting bed with a good mattress and surround yourself with as many pillows as you need. We have evolved to sleep in the dark so if your room is too bright or if there is sunlight seeping into your room, you might have trouble getting to sleep. Have thick blinds installed especially in the summer months.
Get the body ready
The best way to fall asleep is to let your body feel relaxed and ready for sleep. It’s not a good idea to have a big meal before bed, as the digestive system needs some rest as well. Coffee before bed is another big no no. Drink some water instead. Not too much so that you have to wake up in the middle the night and run to the toilet but enough to flush away the unwanted toxins from your body. Grandma’s remedy of drinking warm milk before bed works wonders too. Add some honey to the milk to make it work even better. You could relax your body with some yoga poses but do not do any kind of cardio exercise, as this wakes you up. Many people find that a warm bath before bed helps them drift into sleep. You should also remember to wear comfortable nightclothes.
Get the mind ready
Meditation is the best way to calm your mind and prepare it for sleep. Listen to the sound of your breath or chant “OM”. Look at the flame of a candle or listen to the sound of flowing water. If this is not for you, listen to some soothing music like Celtic Space. You could make your own bedtime mix tape of calming songs. Remember how your mum put you to sleep by telling you a bedtime story? You could read yourself a bedtime story. Don’t read anything too engrossing though. Remember how you always fell asleep on your textbooks while revising for a school exam? Doing boring tasks can actually help you fall asleep. Perhaps that’s why counting sheep puts us to sleep as well.
These are some very easy and simple ways to fall asleep and they will definitely help you but the bottom line is not to try too hard. Just let yourself go and wait for sleep to come to you. Sleep tight!
Easy ways to fall asleep
As adults, we are on “play” mode all day because of our stressful and fast paced lives and at night when we want to go into “stop” mode and unwind, that tiny switch in our heads just doesn’t seem to work. We have all experienced this in varying degrees. However, it’s just a matter of knowing how to get your mind body and bedroom ready for sleep. These are the some very easy ways to help you fall asleep.
Get the bedroom ready
Some people can even fall asleep on a rock with mosquitoes buzzing around them but most of us can’t. We should the most important factor is the temperature of the room. It should not be too warm or too chilly. Aim for about 24C. Install a fan in your room. The cool breeze and the white noise are sleeping inducing. Invest in a big inviting bed with a good mattress and surround yourself with as many pillows as you need. We have evolved to sleep in the dark so if your room is too bright or if there is sunlight seeping into your room, you might have trouble getting to sleep. Have thick blinds installed especially in the summer months.
Get the body ready
The best way to fall asleep is to let your body feel relaxed and ready for sleep. It’s not a good idea to have a big meal before bed, as the digestive system needs some rest as well. Coffee before bed is another big no no. Drink some water instead. Not too much so that you have to wake up in the middle the night and run to the toilet but enough to flush away the unwanted toxins from your body. Grandma’s remedy of drinking warm milk before bed works wonders too. Add some honey to the milk to make it work even better. You could relax your body with some yoga poses but do not do any kind of cardio exercise, as this wakes you up. Many people find that a warm bath before bed helps them drift into sleep. You should also remember to wear comfortable nightclothes.
Get the mind ready
Meditation is the best way to calm your mind and prepare it for sleep. Listen to the sound of your breath or chant “OM”. Look at the flame of a candle or listen to the sound of flowing water. If this is not for you, listen to some soothing music like Celtic Space. You could make your own bedtime mix tape of calming songs. Remember how your mum put you to sleep by telling you a bedtime story? You could read yourself a bedtime story. Don’t read anything too engrossing though. Remember how you always fell asleep on your textbooks while revising for a school exam? Doing boring tasks can actually help you fall asleep. Perhaps that’s why counting sheep puts us to sleep as well.
These are some very easy and simple ways to fall asleep and they will definitely help you but the bottom line is not to try too hard. Just let yourself go and wait for sleep to come to you. Sleep tight!